7312023 Installer Cooler with Bottle Filler, Building 8102

This contract solicitation, issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic office in Norfolk, Virginia, is a set-aside 8(a) sole source opportunity specifically awarded to Driven Contractors, LLC, supporting NAVFAC’s mandate to provide opportunities for local disadvantaged and small businesses. The scope of work involves the installation of a bi-level water cooler with a bottle filler unit at Building 8102, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. This includes the provision of a stainless steel, air-cooled unit meeting established water and electrical standards, with installation work consisting of running new 120V wiring from an existing panel, plumbing tie-ins to domestic water and sewer services, and mounting the unit on a cinder block wall inside an occupied building with minimal operational disruption. All work must comply with comprehensive safety, electrical, and environmental standards including ICC A117.1, ANSI/ASHRAE, UL 399, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, EM 385-1-1, NFPA codes, and OSHA regulations, ensuring adherence to both equipment-specific and workplace safety protocols. The contract is governed by a range of clauses underscoring warranty requirements (notably FAR 52.246-21), and emphasizes stringent security and access controls due to the sensitive nature of the site. All personnel must undergo extensive background screening and maintain valid DBIDS credentials, which are centrally managed and strictly enforced to mitigate security risks, including prohibitions on criminal activity and false information submission. Operational restrictions mandate advance notifications—particularly a 15-day notice period for any utility outages or off-hours work—and require contingency plans outlining recovery procedures and key personnel contact information. Contractor responsibilities also include furnishing quality control, safety management, and site supervision under designated key personnel fulfilling multiple critical roles. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables occur on-site, with government oversight ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and contract terms before acceptance and turnover via warranty documentation. Although contract pricing details, payment methods, and evaluation factors are not disclosed, the procurement framework supports small business socioeconomic goals through an 8(a) sole source set-aside, with the contractor maintaining continuous adherence to security, safety, and operational protocols throughout the performance period at MCAS Cherry Point.